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S52.399B

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Other fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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S52
  • • traumatic amputation of forearm (S58.-)

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S52
  • • fracture at wrist and hand level (S62.-)
  • • periprosthetic fracture around internal prosthetic elbow joint (M97.4)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S52.399B represents other fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type i or ii. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S52.399B has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S52.399B?

ICD-10-CM code S52.399B is "Other fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type I or II". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S52.399B a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S52.399B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S52.399B?

S52.399B has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S52.399B be coded with other codes?

S52.399B has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S52.399

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S52.399AOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for closed fractureS52.399COther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, initial encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIICS52.399DOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healingS52.399EOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with routine healingS52.399FOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with routine healingS52.399GOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with delayed healingS52.399HOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with delayed healingS52.399JOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with delayed healingS52.399KOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with nonunionS52.399MOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type I or II with nonunionS52.399NOther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC with nonunionS52.399POther fracture of shaft of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with malunion

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Code Information

CodeS52.399B
BillableYes
ParentS52.399
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes22 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)